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While awaiting more info on Daniels’ injury, the Commanders announce Mariota will start this weekend

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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Marcus Mariota will start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders this weekend after Jayden Daniels went down with a dislocated left elbow. Commanders coach Dan Quinn said he might have an update on Daniels on Thursday or Friday but declined to share a timeline for the quart…

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NOTUS
With Daniels’ Timeline Unclear, the Commanders Will Start Marcus Mariota in Week 3 (opens NOTUS)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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The Commanders quarterback will consult specialists this week after dislocating his elbow on Sunday.
Newsweek
Commanders Reveal QB Decision Amid Jayden Daniels' Gruesome Injury Aftermath (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Marcus Mariota will start Week 3 in the wake of Jayden Daniels' injury.
East Idaho News
While awaiting more info on Daniels’ injury, the Commanders announce Mariota will start this weekend (opens East Idaho News)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Marcus Mariota will start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders this weekend after Jayden Daniels went down with a dislocated left elbow. Commanders coach Dan Quinn said he might have an update on Daniels on Thursday or Friday but declined to share a timeline for the quart…

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